debris

by Chris Parker

Through his consideration of debris, Chris Parker develops the themes of communication, learning and relationship he first shared in The City Fox & others in our community. Through the voices of some of the original characters in The City Fox and a range of new ones, we are invited - and sometimes challenged - to consider the impact of our communications, beliefs and social structures on others and ourselves. The word debris, we learn, refers to broken or torn pieces of something larger. So just what is our relationship with debris? To what extent do we create it and what are its effects on others and us? Is debris only a form of waste, or can it be empowering and useful? And if debris is a part of something larger, just what is that something? These are the questions we are encouraged to address in this new collection of poems that explore just what it means to be human and how we influence each other.

Genres: Poetry

91 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2017

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

Chris Parker is a specialist in Communication and Influence. His fascination with the power of words and how they can be used to create intrapersonal and interpersonal change began in 1976. It became a lifelong study that has underpinned almost four decades of work in a variety of professional roles and contexts.

A Licensed Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Chris is a highly experienced management trainer, business consultant, lecturer and writer. He has provided Communication Skills and Influencing Performance training for a wide range of clients including blue-chip organisations, politicians, actors, sportsmen and women, LEAs, public and private leisure providers and healthcare professionals. He has taught on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes throughout the UK and Europe, and worked with many individuals to help create personal and/or professional change.

Chris is also an experienced martial artist. He began training in 1973 and is widely regarded as a leading practitioner and teacher of Pencak Silat, a Malaysian martial art. His particular interest is in the application of martial principles to improve corporate performance and enhance personal wellbeing.

Reviews

[Miriam Smith (A Mother’s Musings)]

Nort read - Passed on. Does look a lovely book of poetry though.

[M Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book of poetry is an emotional roller coaster. Small book....but way big impact. I was taken on a journey that poetry has never taken me before. Happy, sad, reflective, inspired... This writer knows me so well.
This is the second collection of poetry by Chris Parker. Both debris and The City Fox are a must even if you don't normally read poetry.

[Karen Mace · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing how such a little book can have such a big impact on a reader! Went into this knowing very little about the collection but it was an astonishing read on a variety of subjects that make up this crazy world we live in and what it is to be human, and most of the poems hit a nerve with me as a reader. Prayer for Max was the standout for me though - very perceptive!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow! I felt every emotion reading this collection. it is a must have!